MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 1400 hjf

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx 1400 hjf reliable?

Across 72 Kawasaki Zx 1400 hjf vehicles in our MOT data, 96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

72 vehicles · 283 completed MOT tests analysed

96%

MOT pass rate

Based on 72 Kawasaki Zx 1400 hjf vehicles and 283 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 1400 hjf has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,158 miles.

Vehicles

283

MOT tests

1,953

Avg miles / year

0.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 1400 hjf problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 1400 hjf MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension44%
Brakes20%
Emissions & nuisance18%
Lamps & electrical9%
Other7%
Body & structure6%
Steering2%
Seatbelts & equipment2%

Kawasaki Zx 1400 hjf pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx 1400 hjf's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	2	100%
3	56	93%
4	53	96%
5	53	100%
6	48	96%
7	39	97%
8	29	90%
9	2	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (72)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 1400 hjf MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 1400 hjf MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (19 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (10 times)
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc scored on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Rear Rear tyre has had puncture repair plug fitted (2 times)
Exhaust noisy end cans (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a)) (2 times)
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
Exhaust noisy Louder than that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, Aftermarket cans fitted (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
Front abs light on (1 times)
Front brake lever hits handle bars when fully pulled (1 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5 mm badley out of shape on off side edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zx 1400 hjf pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2020	5	19	95%	13,195
2019	10	41	95%	8,399
2018	38	195	96%	17,325
2017	5	28	96%	14,176

Kawasaki Zx 1400 hjf reliability FAQ

Across 72 Kawasaki Zx 1400 hjf vehicles in our MOT data, 96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 1400 hjf MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx 1400 hjf in our data has covered around 15,158 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx 1400 hjf

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